Indian Cuisine

  History of Indian Cuisine Indian cuisine is not a single style of dishes, it reflects 5,000 years of interaction and diversification. It includes various cooking methods, styles and ingredients from different regions across the country.Indian food has also been greatly influenced by religious and cultural changes throughout history, and commerce with other countries has brought different elements into the mix. Indian food has been influenced by Persian, Mongolian and Chinese cuisine, among others. Throughout history, colonial conquests and trade practices have been an important factor in shaping Indian cuisine as it is known today. Diversities of Regional Cookery Food choice varies north, south, east and west. Indians from the north have a preference for flat breads such as chapati and naan in their cuisine, while those from the south tend to consume more rice and make use of coconut in various forms. The coconut is a versatile ingredient, used to thicken stews, make a chewy sna...